Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 11
Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.
VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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microsoft
The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.
Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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5g & beyond
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Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.
VR becomes critical tool for tackling NZ skill shortages
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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ministry of social development
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ar
Virtual reality becomes a vital tool to address NZ's skill shortages, with Joy Business Academy and major firms supporting VR training in various industries.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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company-x
Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.
Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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smart cities
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surveillance
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iot
New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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building
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AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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ar, vr & metaverse
Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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maori television
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The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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wireless networks
Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.
NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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martech
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marketing
The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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exhibition
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ar
Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a butcher's.
Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development
Thu, 30th May 2019
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manufacturing
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cartech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G
Wed, 29th May 2019
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wireless networks
NetDragon co-sponsors the 5G+VR/AR Innovation and Application Summit in Hefei, debuting its largest VR Experience Centre and advancing VR tech in education.
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.